Part II: "Some Account of the Achievements of the Celebrated Virginian Hero, George Rogers Clark, in the Western Country," March 30, 1816

The Virginia Argus printed the second part of its story about George Rogers Clark in 1816 telling of his heroic efforts to secure forts in the Northwest.

Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Some Account of the Achievements of the Celebrated Virginian Hero, George Rogers Clark, in the Western Country," Virginia Argus, pp. 3, 30 March 1816

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This article is the second part of the story of George Rogers Clark in the Revolutionary War. It tells of the journey made by Clark and the men under his command from Kaskaskia near St. Louis to Vincennes on the Wabash River.

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Source-Dependent Questions

What impression of British Governor Hamilton is painted by the words in this article?
What leadership qualities does Hamilton possess? Compare those qualities to adjectives you used to describe Clark in the letter from George Rogers Clark to Patrick Henry. Summarize in a sentence or two how these two men were alike and different, or create a Venn diagram to show your thoughts.

Citation Information

"Some Account of the Achievements of the Celebrated Virginian Hero, George Rogers Clark, in the Western Country," Virginia Argus, pp. 3, 30 March 1816. Courtesy of Library of Congress